Mixed Alkaline and Lithium E-Waste Drum from Japan
55-gallon drum containing unsorted spent alkaline AA/AAA and lithium camera batteries from collection bins, fully depleted. Classified as HTS 8549.14.00.00 unsorted primary battery scrap sans prohibited metals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• File AE form with detailed composition for CBP review
• Segregate by collection source if possible to track metal purity